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Underdog Norway knocked five-time champion Brazil out of the World Cup with a thrilling 2-1 victory, reaching their first-ever quarter-final. Erling Haaland scored two late goals while goalkeeper Orjan Nyland made heroic saves, including a first-half penalty stop.
Norway striker Erling Haaland scored both goals to defeat five-time champions Brazil 2-1, sending his team to their first-ever World Cup quarter-finals. The 25-year-old star now leads the Golden Boot race with seven goals and admits he never believed beating Brazil was possible.
Gabi Zanotti, a 40-year-old soccer captain, led Brazil's Corinthians to a stunning upset over heavily favored Gotham FC with a goal just seven minutes from time. The underdog victory puts Corinthians one win away from lifting the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup trophy.
Norway has become Brazil's third-largest foreign investor, pouring $14 billion into renewable energy projects that are creating thousands of jobs and accelerating the global clean energy transition. This partnership positions Brazil as a powerhouse for solar, wind, and hydrogen innovation.
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the final moments to complete Brazil's dramatic comeback against Japan, securing their spot in the World Cup's Round of 16. The 2-1 victory marked Brazil's first comeback win in a knockout match since 2002.
Toyota is launching a cutting-edge biofuels research center in Sorocaba, Brazil, with 40 engineers dedicated to ethanol, biomethane, and flex-fuel innovation. The lab is part of an $11.5 billion investment positioning Brazil as a global leader in renewable automotive technology.
Brazil's all-time leading scorer Neymar has earned his spot in the 2026 World Cup squad after battling back from serious injuries. The 34-year-old forward will get another chance at soccer's biggest stage when Brazil opens play against Morocco on June 13.
Erling Haaland scored twice in the final 11 minutes to knock five-time champions Brazil out of the World Cup, sending Norway to their first-ever quarterfinal appearance. The stunning upset marked Brazil's earliest exit in 36 years and proved that underdogs can shine on soccer's biggest stage.
Brazil's groundbreaking cash program has reached 11 million families and dropped national poverty from 17% to just 3% in two decades. Now other Latin American countries are looking to replicate its success.
Brazil just opened applications for a major clean energy innovation program that pairs companies with research institutions to develop low-carbon technologies. The initiative runs through August and aims to strengthen the nation's sustainable industry while cutting emissions.
Brazil is putting $190 million into funds dedicated to planting trees and restoring forests across the Amazon and other vital ecosystems. The investment marks a major commitment to reversing deforestation through carbon removal projects.
Brazil just proved agriculture can power an entire economy, with farms growing 11% while the rest of the country managed just 1.5%. Innovation in biological pesticides and AI-driven tools are making the South American giant a global food powerhouse. ##
Brazil is rapidly becoming the world's next rare earth mining powerhouse, with over 2,700 projects underway to extract minerals critical for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and AI technology. The South American nation holds the planet's second-largest reserves and could finally break China's 90% stranglehold on global production.
Mexico and Brazil just signed a sweeping health agreement to share expertise, strengthen pharmaceutical production, and help Mexico launch universal healthcare in 2027. The partnership brings hope for millions who will soon access free medical care regardless of employment status.
Ethiopia's largest coffee group just teamed up with Brazil's top agricultural research institute to share cutting-edge farming technology. The partnership could revolutionize how Africa's oldest coffee producer grows and exports its most valuable crop.
Brazil and Germany announced a $12 billion green hydrogen facility in Northeast Brazil that will create thousands of jobs while positioning the region as a global clean energy supplier. The partnership marks one of the largest renewable energy investments in Latin America.
Brazil faces Egypt on June 6 in Cleveland as their final warm-up before opening the 2026 World Cup against Morocco. The strategic friendly gives the five-time champions a crucial African opponent to prepare for their toughest group stage match.
Brazil's critically endangered Brazilwood tree just won stronger international trade protections after diplomatic negotiations at a global wildlife summit. The compromise keeps regulated trade alive while banning harvest of wild trees.
New research shows Brazil could pocket a quarter-trillion dollars by speeding up its switch to electric vehicles. The savings come from reduced fuel imports and lower vehicle costs as EV technology advances.
Two nations separated by an ocean are joining forces to tackle climate change and advance technology. Vietnam and Brazil are expanding cooperation in renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and sustainable agriculture.
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